pho·to·nu·cle·ar
| \ ˌfō-tō-ˈnü-klē-ər
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Definition of photonuclear
: relating to or caused by the incidence of radiant energy (such as gamma rays) on atomic nuclei
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“Photonuclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photonuclear. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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photonuclear
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pho·to·nu·cle·ar
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Medical Definition of photonuclear
: relating to or caused by the incidence of radiant energy (as gamma rays) on atomic nuclei
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The first known use of photonuclear was in 1941
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